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Western Asset hires investment specialist from UBS

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 MAY 2017
... Australia head Anthony Kirkham said: "We have created this role in response to the increased level of interests for our bond funds. In this low interest world investors are keen to construct a well-diversified and balanced portfolio and to utilise best ...

Advisers doubtful over super home deposit scheme

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 MAY 2017
... 15% and can be withdrawn for a house deposit, also taxed at a lower rate of 30%. An area of concern is how quickly super funds can release the money, particularly if it can't achieve its returns or deemed earnings, Caputo said. With a house auction for ...

Colonial First State platforms make deferred annuities more accessible

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 MAY 2017
... assets, bringing together directly-held listed securities and cash together with custodially-held term deposits, managed funds and managed accounts. "This solution allows it to all be managed in one place. You pay a simple, flat administration fee, and ...

Eurozone ascending

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 MAY 2017
... assaults, Brexit uncertainty and might I mention Greece (which again failed to secure the latest €7 billion tranche of bailout funds from its creditors) - but nah, ever since Greece burned the Grexit bridge out of the Eurozone and said they'll stay ...

Big four hammer bank levy

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 23 MAY 2017
... than 800,000 shareholders each year. In addition, millions of Australians have also benefitted through their superannuation funds," Livingstone said. "The remainder of your company's profits are reinvested for future growth, so that we can serve our ...

FSC and EY seek WAMtech revolution

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 23 MAY 2017
... identified by a survey of key Australian WAM industry participants including executives from the across the superannuation, funds management and life insurance sectors, include: Improving financial literacy Providing one touch access to wealth solutions ...

Azimut investment play gets Lonsec approval

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 23 MAY 2017
... operates as the responsible entity for the Sestante Australian Small Companies Fund, managed by Azimut subsidiary Sigma Funds Management. In giving the fund a "Recommended" rating, Lonsec highlighted its "experienced small cap team, the impressive industry ...

Super funds adopting insurers' investment strategies

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 23 MAY 2017
Superannuation funds are at risk of losing up to $800 billion during retirement phase over the next five years if they rely on benchmark-outperforming strategies proven to be successful only during accumulation phase. AXA Investment Managers director ...

Top super chief executive named ACSI president

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 23 MAY 2017
... significant role in ACSI's development. As president, Gerard has been a passionate champion of the role of superannuation funds as active owners of the companies in which they invest," Davidson said. Silk said he is looking forward to having an increased ...

BGL releases CGT capability for SMSFs

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 22 MAY 2017
... director Ron Lesh said. "Simple Fund 360's Big Data Analytical Insights allows clients to quickly and easily determine which funds are affected by the reforms. The work we have done with big data just continues to help our clients manage their SMSFs ...